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A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.

SMTD senior Hillary Kooistra was one of this year's 21st Century Artist Interns. The internship, a collaboration between SMTD and UMS matches U-M students with professional performing ensembles that UMS will present the following season.

Teacher Certification

Information for Students

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in teacher certification programs (MEC, MEI, Organ B, Jazz B, Piano B, Strings B, Voice B, Winds C, Master of Music with Certification) should download the Teacher Certification Handbook and read carefully to understand the requirements. The handbook contains important information about the path to certification, including the work experience requirement, formal review, state requirements, and student teaching. All necessary forms are included in the handbook. Students should contact their assigned music education faculty advisor every semester to schedule an advising appointment.

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A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.

SMTD senior Hillary Kooistra was one of this year's 21st Century Artist Interns. The internship, a collaboration between SMTD and UMS matches U-M students with professional performing ensembles that UMS will present the following season.